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Chase McCarty's Career Day Lifts No. 7 Houston Over Oklahoma State
Freshman reserve scores season-high 20 points in Cougars' 82-75 comeback win
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Freshman reserve Chase McCarty scored a season-high 20 points, including a career-best 6 of 9 from 3-point range, to help No. 7 Houston rally past Oklahoma State 82-75 on Saturday. The Cougars overcame a 13-point first-half deficit to secure second place in the Big 12 standings.
Why it matters
Houston's comeback victory over Oklahoma State keeps the Cougars in contention for a high NCAA Tournament seed, while the loss drops the Cowboys further down the Big 12 standings in a disappointing end to their regular season.
The details
McCarty's hot shooting off the bench sparked Houston's second-half surge, as the Cougars outscored Oklahoma State 45-34 in the final 20 minutes. Kingston Flemings added 13 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds for Houston, which has now won 44 straight games against unranked opponents. Anthony Roy led the Cowboys with 18 points, but Oklahoma State dropped 7 of its final 9 Big 12 games.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Houston trailed by as many as 13 points in the first half before rallying in the second half.
The players
Chase McCarty
A freshman reserve for Houston who scored a season-high 20 points, including 6 3-pointers, to lead the Cougars' comeback.
Kingston Flemings
A Houston player who had 13 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds in the win.
Anthony Roy
The leading scorer for Oklahoma State with 18 points in the loss.
What’s next
Houston will await its NCAA Tournament seeding, while Oklahoma State's regular season has concluded with a 18-13 record.
The takeaway
Houston's ability to rally from a double-digit deficit on the road against a conference opponent demonstrates the Cougars' resilience and experience, which should serve them well in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State's disappointing finish to the regular season raises questions about the program's direction moving forward.
